Billable Hours Are Not Cancelled
I have been having feelings of disillusionment all week. I am watching as everything gets shut down and…
admin-cheyneMarch 14, 2020
Overcoming the Fear of Asking for Help
I often talk to young lawyers who hesitate to ask questions at work. They have a fear that…
admin-cheyneOctober 24, 2019
Your Job is Not Responsible for Your Feelings
I often hear people ask whether they should change jobs. They say their current job is not fulfilling.…
admin-cheyneOctober 18, 2019
How Your Mindset Affects the People Around You
Earlier today, I participated in a #Peri10K #Sharathon and did a Facebook Live Video about “How Your Mindset…
admin-cheyneDecember 30, 2017
Big Announcement: My Article on Mindfulness Got Published!
I am extremely excited to share that my article “Mindfulness: A Simpler Way to Alleviate Attorney Stress” was…
admin-cheyneDecember 30, 2017
The Joy of the Journey into a the New File
One of the most exciting things about being a litigator is receiving a new file. I love pouring…
admin-cheyneDecember 30, 2017
Coping with Challenging People Tip #4: Compassionately Identify the Underlying Causes of a Person’s Rudeness
People aren’t mean in a vacuum. There is always a reason why. Sometimes, compassionately identifying the reason for…
admin-cheyneDecember 30, 2017
Coping with Challenging Personalities Tip # 3: Accept That Rude People Think They Are Good People
One of my favorite books is Dale Carnegie’s “How to Win Friends & Influence People.” The first chapter…
admin-cheyneDecember 30, 2017
Coping with Challenging People Tip #2: Psalms 91 and 92 Empower Me Against Rude People
Admittedly, I am not a super-religious person. But Psalms 91 and 92 are my go-to whenever I encounter…
admin-cheyneDecember 30, 2017
Coping with Challenging People Tip #1: Pretend that Rude People Are Childhood Toys
No matter how positive you are, you cannot control the fact that jerks exist and that you have…
admin-cheyneDecember 30, 2017
